埙
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Meaning: ocarina
💡 Imagine 'sun' (xūn) shining on clay (土) to make an ocarina.
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Character Story & Explanation
埙 (xūn) refers to a traditional Chinese wind instrument called an ocarina. It is one of the oldest known Chinese instruments, made of clay or ceramic, with a shape resembling an egg. The radical 土 suggests earth or clay, reflecting its material. You may encounter 埙 in discussions of Chinese music or ancient culture.
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